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Update 4/13/18: Pablo had his dental surgery this morning and it was a complete success! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
Update: I made an appointment for Saturday morning. Thanks again, everyone!
Update: based on a discussion I had with the vet this morning, I have reset Pablo's goal to $750, from the original $1000. It's very much going to depend on what they discover during the actual procedure and how much after-care Pablo is going to require. Sorry for the confusion, everyone!
I met Pablo two years ago, when I was a Rescue Partner volunteer for the City of Long Beach Animal Care Services. He was frightened and malnourished, and his fur was dirty and matted. Even worse, he required multiple surgeries to remove ingrown eyelashes, which had become infected and left him barely able to see, so he had been having a pretty hard time on the streets.
While the shelter staff and veterinary team had done all they could for him, Pablo’s temporary facial disfigurements were a major roadblock to adoption. His psychological and physical health began to deteriorate. Eventually, I agreed to foster Pablo, despite already having a rescued cat and being on a somewhat limited income.
Because his recovery was still ongoing and we could not find a suitable adopter, I finally decided to adopt Pablo myself. Besides, I just fell in love with the little guy!
Despite all the hardship and abuse Pablo has suffered, he is still a very approachable and loving cat who is friendly to every human he meets. His progress and recovery have been remarkable, and he has become best friends with my other shelter cat, Miles. It has been a real blessing to witness what a little love and attention can accomplish!
During Pablo’s latest physical, it was discovered that he has two upper molars that need to be extracted very soon. I have received estimates from two veterinary clinics, prices ranging from almost $500 to $1000, depending on what is discovered during the full dental examination.
This is very far beyond my means, so I am reaching out to fellow animal lovers to help Pablo. He is a true survivor who has overcome a lot of obstacles to fight another day. He has been a real inspiration to myself and other members of the shelter team. Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my furry pal Pablo!
Here are some photos of Pablo's remarkable progress over the last couple of years:
Little dude is a fighter! Please help spread the word.
Thanks again!
Update: I made an appointment for Saturday morning. Thanks again, everyone!
Update: based on a discussion I had with the vet this morning, I have reset Pablo's goal to $750, from the original $1000. It's very much going to depend on what they discover during the actual procedure and how much after-care Pablo is going to require. Sorry for the confusion, everyone!
I met Pablo two years ago, when I was a Rescue Partner volunteer for the City of Long Beach Animal Care Services. He was frightened and malnourished, and his fur was dirty and matted. Even worse, he required multiple surgeries to remove ingrown eyelashes, which had become infected and left him barely able to see, so he had been having a pretty hard time on the streets.
While the shelter staff and veterinary team had done all they could for him, Pablo’s temporary facial disfigurements were a major roadblock to adoption. His psychological and physical health began to deteriorate. Eventually, I agreed to foster Pablo, despite already having a rescued cat and being on a somewhat limited income.
Because his recovery was still ongoing and we could not find a suitable adopter, I finally decided to adopt Pablo myself. Besides, I just fell in love with the little guy!
Despite all the hardship and abuse Pablo has suffered, he is still a very approachable and loving cat who is friendly to every human he meets. His progress and recovery have been remarkable, and he has become best friends with my other shelter cat, Miles. It has been a real blessing to witness what a little love and attention can accomplish!
During Pablo’s latest physical, it was discovered that he has two upper molars that need to be extracted very soon. I have received estimates from two veterinary clinics, prices ranging from almost $500 to $1000, depending on what is discovered during the full dental examination.
This is very far beyond my means, so I am reaching out to fellow animal lovers to help Pablo. He is a true survivor who has overcome a lot of obstacles to fight another day. He has been a real inspiration to myself and other members of the shelter team. Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my furry pal Pablo!
Here are some photos of Pablo's remarkable progress over the last couple of years:
Little dude is a fighter! Please help spread the word.
Thanks again!
Organizer
Wayne Walker
Organizer
Long Beach, CA
